That's a massive shift from the previous UNH 2028 presidential nomination survey, conducted in February, which indicated Vance topping Rubio 53% to 7%. CHECK OUT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS IN THE 2026 ELECTIONSBut the president did say last year that Vance is "most likely" his heir apparent. "In all fairness, he's the vice president," Trump added. And Rubio has said he'll back Vance if the vice president launches a 2028 campaign. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPTrump will have a massive influence on the 2028 GOP nomination race to succeed him.